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What’s the difference between an excess and a co-payment? 

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If you’re admitted to hospital as a private patient, your insurer won’t pay the entire bill for your treatment. As well as the Gap, which is determined by your doctor and your insurer, you’ll also need to pay an excess and possibly also a co-payment, determined by your policy. So what’s the difference between these charges?   Why do I have to pay a Gap?What’s the difference between an excess and a co-payment? The excess and co-payment are both amounts you’ll need to pay the hospital towards the costs…

Does health insurance cover vasectomy? 

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If you’re looking for a permanent form of male contraception, vasectomy is one option to consider. A vasectomy is a surgical procedure which involves cutting the tube connecting the testes with the penis. Here’s how much a vasectomy costs, and whether you can use health insurance to cover the procedure.  How much does a vasectomy cost in Australia? The cost of a vasectomy depends on where you live, what your specialist charges, whether local or…

Is Couples health insurance cheaper than Singles?

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If you’re living with your partner, you might consider joining your health cover into one policy. But while a Couples policy might simplify your household expenses, it won’t save you any money. In fact, having separate Singles policies might work out cheaper. Here’s why…. Is Couples health insurance cheaper than Singles? No. One health insurance policy that covers 2 adults isn’t cheaper than the same policy for one adult doubled. But while a Couples policy won’t save you money, it does mean you’re only making…

Choosing private health insurance for elderly parents 

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When your parent, or parents, need additional care to stay well, your family will face a lot of decisions. Amid these changes, you might be wondering about private health insurance for elderly parents – whether it’s needed, and where to find the right policy. Here are the answers to the most common questions about choosing health insurance for ageing parents. Do my parents need health insurance? As your parents age, their chance of hospitalisation rises significantly. They can be treated for free…

How to get laser eye surgery on private health insurance 

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If you find wearing glasses or contact lenses annoying or impractical, laser eye surgery might seem like the right decision for you. According to Optometry Australia, around two-thirds of Australians wear prescription glasses and 13% wear contact lenses. If you’re among that number and your optometrist has suggested laser surgery, there’s lots to weigh up before you go ahead – including costs. While laser eye surgery isn’t covered by Medicare,…

Are health insurance promotions and deals worth it? 

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Health insurers are always keen to attract new members, especially when the annual 1 April price increases are announced. You might have seen ads promoting waiting periods being waived, a certain amount of membership weeks for free, or even gift products like retailer gift cards. But are these health insurance promotions and deals worth it, and what’s the catch? What deals and promotions can health insurers offer? Health insurance in Australia is regulated by the government, which…

How health insurance Gap cover schemes can save you money 

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When you’re claiming private hospital treatment on Hospital Cover, you probably assume all your costs will be covered – so it can be a bit of a shock to learn you might have to pay a Gap (out-of-pocket costs). Fortunately, health insurance Gap cover schemes – offered by many insurers – can help you reduce or eliminate out-of-pocket costs. Here’s how they work. Why do Gaps exist?  Gaps happen when doctors charge more than the Medicare Benefits Schedule Fee (MBS) set…

Should I have public or private surgery? Medicare vs health insurance

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If you’ve been told you’ll need surgery in the near future and you have private health insurance, you might be wondering whether it’s better to go to a public or private hospital. In 2023-24, around 67% of elective surgeries in Australia were done in private hospitals. While being treated in a public hospital is free under Medicare, there may be long waits to be seen by a specialist and then to have your surgery – and you can’t choose…

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